FS 347
Carrying FS 347 over MILL CREEK
NO DATA ENTERED, Forrest, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FS 347
The FS 347 bridge in Forrest, Mississippi carries FS 347 over MILL CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FS 347 compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1999
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Structure Length
- 18.9 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 080703000003003
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FS 347 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FS 347 against other structures in Forrest and across Mississippi. Mississippi bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FS 347?
FS 347 in Forrest, Mississippi has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FS 347 inspected?
FS 347's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FS 347 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FS 347?
FS 347 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FS 347?
FS 347 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is FS 347 and does age affect safety?
FS 347 was built in 1999, making it 27 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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